By Angela Green: Formal complaint raised against FSA on public consultation relating to genetically modified precision bred organisms. A group of experts representing business, farming, certification, academia, science and civil society have lodged a formal complaint against the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA), raising serious concerns about its public consultation … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2023
CEO Sleepout raises over £228K and counting for London homelessness
By Angela Greene: CEO Sleepout raises over £228K and counting for London homelessness. Earlier this week over 140 CEOs and business leaders, many from the hospitality industry, gave up their warm beds to spend the night sleeping outdoors at Lord’s Cricket Ground for CEO Sleepout London and raised an incredible £228,000 (and counting) for local charities, … [Read more...]
Circular economy specialist Ramco welcomes new Senior Business Development Executive
Reuse expert Ramco has welcomed Samantha Gillespie to its growing team. Joining as Senior Business Development Executive, Gillespie brings more than 25 years’ experience of working with SMEs and collaborating with major organisations such as Serco, CBRE, Sainsbury's, the NHS, and universities and colleges. She joins Ramco at a time when the second-hand market has seen … [Read more...]
Powerhouse Head Sommelier arrives at Grove of Narberth
By Angela Greene: Powerhouse Head Sommelier arrives at Grove of Narberth. Cathryn Bell, a seasoned professional with a passion for elevating each dining experience through her expertise in the world of wine, has recently returned to Wales and joined the Grove of Narberth team after an impressive 16 year journey across some of the country’s top … [Read more...]
Country Range launches trio of festive treats
With the festive season fast approaching, Country Range has enhanced its dessert collection yet again with the launch of three special festive treats. Showcasing much-loved festive flavour combinations and ingredients in innovative ways, the new products include the Country Range Gingerbread Cake, Country Range Chocolate Orange Cheesecake and a boozy Country Range Chocolate, … [Read more...]
Travelodge reports record results
By Angela Greene: Travelodge reports record results. Travelodge has today announced record results for the nine months to 30 September 2023, reporting revenue and profit performance significantly ahead of 2022 levels. The business delivered a 16.7% increase in revenue to £782.0 million and a 22.4% increase in underlying earnings (adjusted EBITDA) to £201.2 … [Read more...]
Bridging the divide between the hospitality industry and education
By Professor Peter Jones MBE: Bridging the divide between the hospitality industry and education. As part of its contribution to hospitality education, eHotelier and partners are undertaking an international research project to better understand the nature of the relationship between the hospitality industry and hospitality education. There is good evidence to suggest … [Read more...]
SSP launch Café Local at fifteen stations
By Angela Greene: SSP launch Café Local at fifteen stations. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services SSP has launched a new travel-focused café and retail store concept called Café Local, which has been developed for UK regional rail stations. The first fifteen Café Local stores have opened at stations around the country, including Fratton, Exeter, Reading, Dover … [Read more...]
The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, empty rhetoric fuelling inflation
By Angela Greene: The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, empty rhetoric fuelling inflation. Yesterday’s Autumn Statement from The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt offered little cheer for those of us in the business of hospitality and catering. Mr Hunt’s messaging attempted to suggest tax cuts and growth were both underway, but almost every analyst and media outlet immediately … [Read more...]
Institute of Hospitality membership celebrates 12% growth
By Angela Greene: Institute of Hospitality membership celebrates 12% growth. Over the last 12 months the Institute of Hospitality’s membership has grown by over 12% to more than 15,000 members worldwide. Welcoming individuals, students, apprentices, and businesses alike. Over the past year some 150 individuals have been provided with funded membership from the … [Read more...]
Restaurant Story By Tom Sellers announces reopening date
By Angela Greene: Restaurant Story By Tom Sellers announces reopening date. Today reservations for Restaurant Story will open for tables from January through to March 2024. Guests will be able to book to dine in the main restaurant, or in the brand new dining area upstairs, which offers space for larger groups and private dining for the first time since the inception of … [Read more...]
Manchester Arndale welcomes Sidemen to serve up Sides
By Angela Greene: Manchester Arndale welcomes Sidemen to serve up Sides. Sides, the chicken restaurant created by the YouTube group, The Sidemen, will be opening its first outlet in Manchester after agreeing to take a 1,222 sq ft unit at Manchester Arndale on a 10-year lease. With a successful track record of delighting food enthusiasts through delivery platforms, and … [Read more...]
Restaurant Associates announce latest culinary partnership
By Angela Greene: Restaurant Associates announce latest culinary partnership. Restaurant Associates has announced their latest partnership with Imogen Davis and Ivan Tisdall-Downes, the duo behind the restaurant concept Native. They join the likes of Michel Roux, Jason Atherton, and Dipna Anand already working alongside Restaurant Associates. Native champions British … [Read more...]
Greene King surpasses fundraising target for ‘We LOVE Macmillan Nurses’
By Angela Green: Greene King surpasses fundraising target for ‘We LOVE Macmillan Nurses’. Greene King has surpassed its fundraising target for its ‘We LOVE Macmillan Nurses’ campaign, raising over an incredible £900,000. The vital funds raised could pay for around 27,000 hours of Macmillan nurses’ time, helping people living with cancer and their families receive … [Read more...]
Ladies and gentlemen, the hospitality industry is in good hands
H&C News is delighted to publish Harry Murray MBE's opening address to HOSPACE 2023 below. I am delighted to warmly welcome you to HOSPACE 2023 and wish you all an enjoyable and interesting conference. Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the significant role HOSPA CEO Jane Pendlebury and her team are playing in keeping the hospitality industry updated in … [Read more...]
